Lauryn Hill and the Fugees’ forthcoming US tour is not any extra. The singer introduced that they’d determined to cancel all tour dates within the States for the Miseducation Tour — though they’re nonetheless planning to tour internationally.
The announcement comes simply three days earlier than the tour was set to kick off in Tampa, Florida. Hill and the reunited Fugees had been set to tour throughout the nation till last performances on the Hollywood Bowl in September.
Hill took to Instagram Wednesday afternoon to handle the cancellation in a prolonged assertion explaining their causes behind nixing stateside exhibits.
“With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,” Hill wrote. “The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned.”
“Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour,” Hill stated, with out clarifying precisely what “narrative” she was referring to. “The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.”
“The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!” Hill continued. “Performing for my fans, is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time. Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.”
“Know that I am not only grateful for those who appreciate and support my art, but that I FIGHT and push through all kinds of resistance to put together experiences that mean something for all of us. I love being able to bring these performances to you,” Hill concluded. “I appreciate your understanding. We’re looking forward to performing at the shows in the UK and Europe in October — and for our fans in North America, when these unforeseen circumstances are resolved, we’ll be back in full force…”
Whereas she didn’t explicitly state what narrative she feels has been fabricated by “clickbait” tabloids, this does mark the third 12 months in a row that Hill and the Fugees have cancelled parts of their tour with little to no warning, which has left some followers upset and indignant.
A lot of these followers have taken to social media to specific their disappointment.
The cancellation of the forthcoming tour dates was first introduced by Stay Nation who messaged ticketholders a notification that merely learn, “Your event has been canceled. A refund will be on its way to your account soon,” Selection reviews.
Hill and the Fugees notably reunited on stage for a show-closing efficiency on the 2024 BET Awards that bought followers very excited for the now-canceled tour.
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